Let’s talk about Kelly Ripa, the queen of morning television! Fans of Live With Kelly and Ryan might have noticed her absence last week and started wondering where she could possibly be. Well, here’s the scoop: Kelly was enjoying some much-deserved downtime with her family. And let’s be honest, who can blame her? When you're as busy as she is, taking a breather is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity.
While Kelly was soaking up the sun somewhere tropical, her co-host Ryan Seacrest stepped up to keep the show running smoothly. Now, Ryan’s no stranger to handling the show solo. In the past, he’s had an all-star lineup of guest co-hosts to fill in for Kelly. Remember So You Think You Can Dance’s Cat Deeley, Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba, and even Jenna Dewan, Channing Tatum’s lovely wife? Yeah, these are the kinds of people Ryan has by his side when Kelly’s away.
Now, if you’re wondering when exactly Kelly likes to take her breaks, it’s usually during the summer months or around school breaks. Recently, she let her fans in on her plans by sharing a glimpse of her vacation via social media. In one adorable post, she showed off a picture of her husband, Mark Consuelos, lounging in the pool with the caption, “Comin’ up for air #NoFilter.” And Mark? He returned the favor with a stunning photo of Kelly in the ocean, captioned, “Sultry Sundays with the sexy one are my fave.” Talk about couple goals!
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Looking back, Kelly has been jet-setting quite a bit this year. She took a break in June and another trip later in July that stretched into early August. If she’s not away for a little R&R with her family, there’s a good chance she’s home dealing with something else, like maybe a cold or a family obligation, such as her kids’ school events. Let’s face it, even superstars need to handle the everyday stuff sometimes.
View this post on InstagramSultry Sundays with the sexy one are my fave…
Remember when Kelly first missed work last year with Ryan as her co-host? Ryan didn’t waste any time making light of the situation on social media. “First day with @KellyRipa on vaca and I already forgot to protect my cup from the confetti. We miss u already,” he joked in a caption for a photo of his coffee mug filled with confetti. Classic Ryan!
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View this post on InstagramRepost @ryanseacrest: First day with @KellyRipa on vaca and I already forgot to protect my cup from the confetti. We miss u already
Of course, Kelly’s absence doesn’t mean she doesn’t miss Ryan just as much. During one of her recent vacations, she posted a fun photo of a blow-up swan float by the pool. The caption? “This fool’s been giving me side eye for hours. Help @ryanseacrest bring cake!!!!” It’s clear that Kelly brings a special kind of energy to the show that fans truly miss when she’s gone. We’re just glad she’s back and ready to brighten up our mornings again!
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